Managing Director

Role: Managing Director
Location: Kilkenny
Job Type: Permanent/Full Time
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview
Noel Group are working with a leading Electrical Contracting Company established in 1996 and based in Kilkenny, with over 120 professionals. The company has a strong reputation for quality, safety, and employee development. With operations across Dublin, Waterford, Cork, and Limerick, the business continues to grow with a people-first, high-performance culture. They are seeking a commercially minded and operationally hands-on Managing Director to lead the business and drive continued growth. This is a site-based role in Kilkenny and will require regular site visits across regional project locations. The successful candidate will bring strategic oversight, leadership structure, and commercial expertise to the business, while working closely with the existing Director during a 12-month handover period.

Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation.
Lead and manage the following teams:
- Contract Managers
- Estimating
- Accounts
- Purchasing
- Maintenance
- IT & Administration
- Testing
Work closely with current Director/Owner for onboarding and phased handover.
Oversee commercial performance and ensure profitable project delivery.
Embed scalable processes and systems to support business growth.
Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Represent the company with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile
Proven leadership experience at Managing Director, Operations Director, or General
Manager level.
Background in electrical contracting, M&E, construction, or a related industry.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project-based businesses.
Effective team leader with a people-first mindset and ability to develop talent.
Comfortable with both strategic thinking and day-to-day operational oversight.
Based in or willing to relocate to Kilkenny (on-site presence required)